U S Moves to Restore Ambassadors With Myanmar
The United States will exchange ambassadors with Myanmar for the first time in twenty years after releasing hundreds of political prisoners. Washington seeks credible elections, end to ethnic violence, and Myanmar's openness to U N nuclear inspectors and severing military ties with North Korea.
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Virginia judge rejects GOP primary ballot appeal
A federal judge refused to add Texas Gov. Rick Perry and three other candidates to Virginia's Republican presidential primary ballot. Judge John Gibney said they should have challenged Virginia's qualifying rules earlier. Perry, Gingrich, Santorum and Huntsman failed to qualify. Romney and Paul were the only candidates on the March 6 ballot.
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Edwards Faces Heart Condition Forcing Trial Delay
Ex-presidential candidate John Edwards has a serious heart ailment requiring a February procedure and restricting travel. Federal Judge Catherine Eagles postponed his six count trial, with jury selection now planned to start March 26 at the earliest. A cardiologist provided letters detailing the condition and potential life-threatening episodes.
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Broken Arrow earns Governor's Award for 2011
Broken Arrow School earned the Governor's Achievement Award for 2011, one of 43 Kansas elementary schools recognized for meeting reading and math standards, making adequate yearly progress, and ranking in the top 5 percent on state assessments. Principal Brian McCaffrey credited teachers and staff for navigating budget cuts and high expectations, with district officials to present a plaque next month.
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KU adviser shines on Jeopardy in Lawrence pub watch party
Lawrence resident Preston Nicholson, KU assistant director and pre-law adviser, wowed a Friday Jeopardy appearance. He answered multiple questions on Pocahontas the Foo Fighters Jane Eyre and the Po River before faltering on Final Jeopardy. A Conroy's Pub watch party cheered him through the half hour with friends jeering rivals and offering support as he showcased knowledge of Cal Tech McGill and Rice University.
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City leaders must act as retail vacancies rise in Lawrence
Dolph C. Simons Jr argues that despite some improvement in retail sales, Lawrence faces a mixed outlook with vacant storefronts. He cites the loss of Sears and Borders, doubts about a regional rebound, and calls for stronger university and city leadership to avoid complacency and preserve growth.
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